King's Arms Pastorate

2007-07-09T17:05:00.000+00:00

Hi all, due to the high possibility of inclement weather we have postponed BBQ frolicks until next week.

This Tuesday (tomorrow, 9 July), therefore, will be a 'normal' pastorate in the Crypt at 7.30. Dave Mitchell will be sharing some thoughts with us...

See you then!

P.S. We've tried to text round everyone we had the number of over the weekend. Apologies if we missed you off. I have been on holiday so have only just got back in time for this last minute post!

Pastorate this Tuesday

2007-05-31T11:36:00.000+00:00

This Tuesday (5 June)
Pastorate is gathering this Tuesday at 7.30 in the Crypt. Amy's smallgroup will be providing delicious desserts.

Looking ahead to the term, we have pastorate this Tuesday (5 June), the Annual Church Meeting on 12 June then smallgroups each Tuesday except 10 July when we're meeting as pastorate (not to confuse you or anything!)

Welcoming this Sunday
We are down to be welcoming this Sunday morning at Woodlands Central. Turn up before 10am to help sort out coffee etc. Speak to Simon if you need more info.

Changes in pastorate life

2007-05-16T21:15:00.000+00:00

For those of you who weren't around last night, Sam and Amy both said that they will step back from leading pastorate at the end of this term. Looking ahead, Dave Mitchell and Matt Smith will be helping input into pastorate life with Steve and Netty Matthews also be getting more involved.

We are exploring with a number of smallgroups not currently part of a pastorate the possibility of joining us for our monthly gatherings.

With so much going on we are eager to hear your thoughts and ideas, and one way you can share them is via a questionnaire you can download here.

Sunday Social
...this Sunday - we're meeting at the back of Woodies after the service on Sunday morning. A bunch of people will be going to a chinese then the downs for frisbee etc.

Pastorate & Drinks at Halo

2007-05-09T21:05:00.000+00:00

Pastorate this Tuesday
At pastorate this Tuesday (15 May) Dave Mitch and Matt Smith are coming to share some thoughts with us on "Commitment in Community". Should be a fantastic night - we'll meet from 7.30 in the Crypt and will be eating desserts together (no main meal).

Some guys from some other homegroups (that aren't currently linked in with a pastorate) are also coming along this week so do make a point of being extra friendly :-)

Drinks at Halo this Friday
A bunch of people are going for drinks at Halo this Friday night from 8pm. All pasties and their friends are warmly invited. Speak to Simon if you need more info. Halo is on (141) Gloucester Road.

Link to find it: http://www.halobristol.co.uk/

Downs this Saturday

2007-05-03T11:23:00.000+00:00

From Sarah Jutsum:

For all those who were not at pastorate last night and haven't heard on the grapevine, we are having a picnic on the downs at 12.30 ish this saturday-bring a plate- meeting across the road from the water tower. We're going to be playing wide games after-like rounders ultimate frisbee football, etc, so if you have a ball/frisbee /bat etc then please bring. Bring as many friends as you like, the more the merrier. we'll be there till about 4, so will still be going for a while even if you cant make the picnic!

It's is forecast to be lovely weather, so should be a great day..hope to see you there!
sarah xxx

We're also Welcoming at church this Sunday morning so do turn up for 10am if you are able. Thanks

A gathering of Pasties

2007-04-26T21:07:00.000+00:00

Pastorate this Tuesday (1 May)

... is the start of a new series for the term closely following the 3rd Sunday themes. We'll be kicking off with an introductory session this week.

We're going to experiment this Tuesday with not having a main meal together (so come pre-fuelled) but will be having desserts and Coffee. Same time <7.15>, same place [Crypt].

Prayer ministry this Sunday - If you want to get involved in praying for people this week do grab someone who looks sensible (Simon E & Sarah J always looks very sensible for example.) If you want to be involved in praying for God to touch peoples' lives it's a good thing to do :-)

See you Tuesday.

This Week

2007-04-19T18:13:00.000+00:00

This coming Tuesday (24 April) smallgroups will be meeting up. Hope you all have a fantastic time!

Rob and Holly have just stepped down from leading their group (they've been leading for as long as I can remember) so a big thank you for all their hard work. I'm extending an invite to everyone from their group (and anyone else who wants to come) to my house on Tuesday night. We'll spend a chunky portion of the evening:

praying for one another

reading a bit of scripture and...

making homemade Pizza! (so please bring along you're favourite topping of choice!)

If you don't know ehere I live, give me a shout and I'll let you know. Turn up at 7.15 with some bush tucker.

Simon and Amy have been working hard on an excellent programme for the term which will be kicking off on 1 May in the Crypt.

Go forth and multiply.

Pastorate this Tuesday (3 April)

2007-03-29T20:17:00.000+00:00

Hola!

Pastorate this Tuesday (3 April)

... is in the Crypt, at 7.15 as usual.

Why don't you come with the aim of blessing others and willing to tell some stories of what God has been doing in your life recently?

Simon and Ruth's group are being lovely and cooking for us.

Welcoming and Prayer this Sunday morning

If you're interested, turn up at 10am at church. Sarah Jutsum is organising with Simon so if you have any questions, email her.

Free Sight tests!

2007-03-25T14:01:00.000+00:00

A message from our very own opthalmologically gifted James King:

"Hope you're all having a good weekend.

On Wednesday 28th March Dunscombes Opticians on St Augusines Parade in the city centre near the Hipodrome theatre will be offering Free Sight tests for one day only! The Day of free sight tests takes place during National Eyesight Awareness Week, an event which aims to focus public attention on the importance of regular eye health checks and which is sponsored by the National Eye Research Centre (NERC) based at the Bristol Eye Hospital.

Anybody wishing to have a free sight test on Wednesday 28th March (any other day you'll have to pay!) is asked to call in or phone Dunscombes Opticians in the city centre on tel: (0117) 9272155 between 8:30am and 5:30pm. The free sight tests are going to be booked on a first come first serve basis and will be carried out on Wednesday 28th March only so to avoid dissapointment book a.s.a.p!! The free sight tests are open to anyone so feel free to inform friends and relatives.

Take Care, James."

Sunday social

2007-03-21T19:15:00.000+00:00

Greeting pastorites, last Sunday was mothers day and we missed out on our sunday social.
But fear not, for this sunday we have a pastorate walk planned (groovy).

The walk is from this handy web page:
http://website.lineone.net/~stkittsnevis/bristol.htm#4

With most people thinking of slavery, we'll have a look at some of Bristol's past.
Starting from the Industrial Museum, we'll walk to the Ostrich pub (where we can have a nice lunch), and then think about the rest of the walk.

Pub this Tuesday

2007-03-18T20:16:00.000+00:00

"Large and recently refurbished single bar pub tucked away at the back of St Michael's Hill. The L-shaped bar serves an upmarket red-carpeted drinking area with a small raised corral in one corner and slate floor by the bar. "

Pastorate this Tuesday (20 March) is a social at the King's Arms Pub - we'll gather there from 8pm.

Do bring your mates - we tried to book some pub skittle action but to no avail - if anyone knows of a central-ish pub that has a skittles alley let us know!
(It's on Little Paul Street - kind of behind Somerfield - text or ring if you get lost!)

Stuff going on this week...

2007-03-01T18:31:00.000+00:00

Don't forget, pastorate this Tuesday (6 March). 7.15 in the Crypt.

Tom & Emily's group are cooking.

Welcoming and Prayer this Sunday!

We're also doing welcoming and prayer ministry this Sunday morning at Woodies Central. If you haven't been before, do turn up at 10am and lend a hand. It's always a good laugh and vital to making church work well. If you're nervous about praying for others just latch on to someone else and learn from them - you won't regret it! Contact Amy for more info or just turn up.

'A Spirit filled life', this Saturday
See blog for details - see Steve Wray. 11 am - 4pm. Should be well worth a look in.

I (Sam) won't be around this next week as I'm partying it hard on holiday (well I'll probably be being silent in a monastery somewhere near Bath actually). Have a good one.

Philip's party

2007-02-22T21:44:00.000+00:00

If you haven't been invited already, consider yourself invited. RSVP to Philip. Thanks to Colse for doing the original post.

Social stuff going on this week

2007-02-21T17:46:00.000+00:00

Wanna watch 'Hot Fuzz' this Thursday night? Have a word with Rob Wilson or Sarah Jutsum for details of what time and where etc.

Wanna go to the King's Arms pub on Thursday night instead? Email James King or turn up at the King's Arms (High Kingsdown, kind of behind Somerfield) for 8pm.

James will also be organising some (perhaps not quite as energetically as pictured) badminton. Get in touch if you want to be part of it.

If you are reading this blog post, you are extraordinarily welcome to frequent any of these activities as you wish.

A Spirit Filled Life

2007-02-18T22:04:00.000+00:00

The distinguished Steve Wray has passed on the details for the conference happening 3 March. Not only will it be a great opportunity to learn from Simon (biog below) but also to be involved in praying for students through the day.

Simon is the Theological Pastor at St Aldates in Oxford and will be doing the readings at New Wine this year. He wrote a book on the Spirit Filled Life called ‘More’ and has just completed a larger Theology of the Spirit titled 'God Inside Out' which will be published around Easter. He is a Bristol University graduate and also trained at Trinity Bible College.
A number of students have expressed a wish to be mentored: this may also be a chance to strike up a friendship that results in a bit of ongoing mentoring too?

Download the pdf flyer here.

Birds? Where?!

2007-02-15T22:46:00.000+00:00

In a bid to help the men of the pastorate meet more birds, Diggory is organising a wee trip to Slimbridge this Sunday after church [girls are also welcome].

For those of you not normally orthinologically minded, I gather bird seed can be purchased from the people wearing wellington boots. It'll be a great opportunity to meet some people and have a laugh - do invite any friends friends you have or want to have, cunningly coinciding with the Third Sunday service in the evening.

If you want to come along meet at the back of church on Sunday morning for a lift and holding £6 for entry. If you don't know him, look for the handsome geeza pictured.

CLICK ME FOR MAP!

Pastorate this Tuesday (20 Feb)
Simon and Ruth's group are providing a bountiful number of desserts but no main course - so come ready fuelled if needed but with room for a few naughties.

Same time (7.15). Same place (Crypt).

Pastorate this week (6thFeb)

2007-02-01T16:29:00.000+00:00

We are joined this week at pastorate by the lovely Mr Philip Jinadu. Philip came and shared some of his wisdom with Pastorate and homegroup leaders last week and was inspireing and witty.

If God spoke to you over the week of prayer and you think it would be good to share do let us know

Join us at 7:15 for food. Looking forward to seeing you.

Pastorate this Tuesday (23 Jan)

2007-01-20T10:17:00.000+00:00

Hope to see you for another gathering this Tuesday. 7.15 in the Crypt (although we'll be making a trip up to the Upper Hall too so if you arrive and feel distinctly lonely try upstairs!

Sian's group are cooking

For those of you who like to be hyper organised and know things in advanced, the rota for stuff like cooking, welcoming and the like can be downloaded here.

GETTING STUCK IN!!! (by courtesy to Colse!)

Henleaze Congregation is looking to employ a part-time children's worker. For more info, contact Tim Dobson

PA & 'Words of Worship' training... sound like a good idea... sound... oh nevermind... we are looking for more folk to operate the PA & words systems at Woodies. Without these guys, Sunday services wouldn't happen!! Contact Lois (Volunteering Co-ordinator)

Interested in learning more about 'worship'? Woodies will be put on a series of worship training sessions on the 4th Sunday of every month, starting on the 28th Jan, 5.30pm in the crypt. For more info go to Woodies Worship Training Blog

Kuvaka Cafe: "For a more just world" is now open on Stokes Croft, near Ninetree Hill

Alpha Course starts Wed 24th Jan

2007-01-11T22:21:00.000+00:00

To nab a thought from w3's blog, "Right slap bang" in the middle of the Woodlands prayerweek sees the start of the next Alpha Course.

Alpha is a short course designed for people who are interested in finding out more about the Christian Faith. There is a meal followed by a short talk, then a chance to ask questions in a small group context. This is ideal for those who are asking questions about faith and are genuinely interested.

When: Wednesday 24th Jan 2007 - 7.30pm in Woodlands Upper Hall
For more information, email Josh (Woodies Alpha Co-ordinator)

Some key questions...

2007-01-09T23:14:00.000+00:00

Thank you all for a great evening tonight. You'll find some questions on the download at the bottom of this post - do give them a bit of thought individually and in your smallgroups. Let's think honestly and creatively about how we go about doing community together.

You can return the attached form to Sam or return them via your friendly smallgroup leader.
DOWNLOAD
{Do be praying for Holly and Karen as they jet off to New Zealand}

{Congrats Emily and Tom!}

Prayer Week

2007-01-08T18:00:00.000+00:00

View information about prayerweek including details of events taking place during the week and guidance and hints on how to get the most out of the week by clicking here.

If you would like to book a slot to go down to the 24-7 prayer room at Woodies, click on the image below:

Pastorate this Tuesday (9 Jan)

2007-01-04T20:52:00.000+00:00

Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Our first gathering for 2007 kicks off this Tuesday 9 Jan. Should be great!

We're meeting at 7.15 in the Crypt.

Simon and Ruth's group are cooking. See you then!

We are also down for **Welcoming this Sunday** morning. All who can make it do turn up for 10 at church.

Christmas Welcoming

2006-12-16T23:50:00.000+00:00

With Christmas aproaching far to fast lois's thoughts move to the welcoming rota! Teams are needed over christmas and new year and it would be great if we were able to help. Lois particularly needs a team for the 10.30am service on the 24th and teams for the morning and evening on the 31st. It will be quieter over Christmas, but it's also a time when lots of lost sheep wander back to see what is going on, and a time when we meet lots of visitors who are staying with Woodies people, so it would be great if we could make them welcome. Please do let us know if you can help out.

Woodlands Christmas Services

2006-12-15T22:31:00.000+00:00

[Click on the cross above for further info]

Christmas Quiz!

2006-12-07T20:37:00.000+00:00

This Tuesday (12 Dec) at pastorate we'll be having a meal together as usual followed by a Christmas quiz! Our quiz master for the evening will be the one and only Simon Eakins (so it will probably be quite hard - all good practice for the inter-pastorate games however!).

This is a great chance to invite your work colleagues and friends from outside of church to a fun and low key social where they can meet our pastorate community.

7.15 in the Crypt.
Sian's group are cooking.

Prayer Ministry this Sunday
**Also, this Sunday morning we are on ministry team - do take this opportunity to be praying for people. If the thought of praying for others as part of a ministry team scares you, why not ask if you can pray along someone else?**